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List of WWE Monday Night Raw Results – Episode 179 (October 7, 1996)

Full match results for Episode 179 of WWE Monday Night Raw, aired October 7, 1996 on the USA Network.

4 itemsUpdated Mar 22, 2026

Episode 179 featured Sycho Sid defeating Goldust in a main event that continued to build Sid's momentum toward the WWF Championship picture heading into Survivor Series.

#	Name	Loser	Winner	Stipulation	Championship
1	Marc Mero defeats Fake Diesel via DQ Singles Match Marc Mero was awarded a DQ victory over the Fake Diesel — the imitation Kevin Nash character's rule-breaking ensuring the audience's already minimal sympathy for the concept was not enhanced by a clean result.	Fake Diesel	Marc Mero via DQ	Singles Match	—
2	The Smoking Gunns defeat The New Rockers Tag Team Match The Smoking Gunns — Billy and Bart Gunn — defeated the New Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Leif Cassidy) in a tag team match between two of Raw's most established teams.	The New Rockers (Marty Jannetty & Leif Cassidy)	The Smoking Gunns (Billy & Bart Gunn)	Tag Team Match	—
3	The Sultan defeats Aldo Montoya Singles Match The masked Sultan — the Iron Sheik's kayfabe nephew — dominated Aldo Montoya in another showcase of his physical intimidation and Middle Eastern heel character.	Aldo Montoya	The Sultan	Singles Match	—
4	Sycho Sid defeats Goldust Singles Match The psychotic powerhouse Sycho Sid scored an emphatic victory over the Intercontinental Champion Goldust in a match that demonstrated Sid's readiness for a WWF Championship programme — his physical dominance over a titleholder making him an obvious next contender.	Goldust	Sycho Sid	Singles Match	—

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